Keith is joined by Bill Baer, author of the Baer in Mind newsletter, to discuss Drew Smyly's quick move to Atlanta, the unusual position of fans taking the side of MLB owners over the players, and the Phillies' current GM vacancy and near-future direction.
Rundown
3:10 Drew Smyly to Atlanta & Pillow Deals
4:40 Marcus Stroman Accepts the Qualifying Offer
8:14 The Puzzling Nature of Fans Backing Owners Over Players
10:56 Changing the Way We Talk About Players and Their Contracts
15:11 The Struggle to Grasp the Magnitude of the Owners' Wealth
18:50 What Should the Phillies Do with Their Front Office Vacancies?
21:33 Fixing the Phillies’ Roster & Choosing a Direction
29:00 The Damage Being Done with Minor League Contraction
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